James Baldwin Elementary Lesson Plan
Let's celebrate James Baldwin!
Read the entry on James Baldwin in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring two print-and-go art activities inspired by themes in James Baldwin's writing and an original coloring page.
Included in this lesson:
Book, video, and podcast recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
A Celebration of You print-and-go art and writing activity based on the recurring theme of Baldwin's works of being proud of who you are and telling people how you want to be treated
A Portrait of America print-and-go art and writing activity based on the recurring theme of Baldwin's works of facing our history in order to learn from it
James Baldwin coloring page featuring one of James' famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
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Let's celebrate James Baldwin!
Read the entry on James Baldwin in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring two print-and-go art activities inspired by themes in James Baldwin's writing and an original coloring page.
Included in this lesson:
Book, video, and podcast recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
A Celebration of You print-and-go art and writing activity based on the recurring theme of Baldwin's works of being proud of who you are and telling people how you want to be treated
A Portrait of America print-and-go art and writing activity based on the recurring theme of Baldwin's works of facing our history in order to learn from it
James Baldwin coloring page featuring one of James' famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's celebrate James Baldwin!
Read the entry on James Baldwin in Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison, then extend the learning with this lesson plan, featuring two print-and-go art activities inspired by themes in James Baldwin's writing and an original coloring page.
Included in this lesson:
Book, video, and podcast recommendations
Materials list
Discussion prompt
A Celebration of You print-and-go art and writing activity based on the recurring theme of Baldwin's works of being proud of who you are and telling people how you want to be treated
A Portrait of America print-and-go art and writing activity based on the recurring theme of Baldwin's works of facing our history in order to learn from it
James Baldwin coloring page featuring one of James' famous quotations
This Black History lesson is one of the 21 lessons in our Read Glow Grow: A Celebration of 21 Black History Luminaries unit. This lesson, like all the lessons in Read Glow Grow, features read alouds for all ages coupled with innovative and engaging art activities and was designed to be appropriate and accessible for a wide range of elementary-aged learners, from K-6th grades and even beyond.
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!